Nalco Sales Grow 8.8 Percent; Earnings Per Share Double 
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 6, 2007 — Nalco Holding Company today announced that 2006 sales grew 8.8 percent to $3.6 billion, up from $3.3 billion in 2005. Net income increased 107 percent to $98.9 million, with diluted earnings per share doubling to 67 cents from the year-earlier 33 cents.
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Fitch Assigns 'A' to AT&T's Debt Offering; Stable Outlook 
CHICAGO—-Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A' rating to AT&T Inc.'s issuance of $1,150 million of senior unsecured notes due 2056. The proceeds are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including repurchases of common stock under its previously announced share repurchase plan.
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American Commercial Lines Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Year End Results and Declares a Two-for-One Stock Split 
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — American Commercial Lines Inc. ( Nachrichten ) ("ACL" or the "Company") today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006.
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Mexico's Cemex plans $750 mln bond sale-rating agencies say 
MEXICO CITY, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Mexico's Cemex, the world's third largest cement maker, plans to sell up to $750 million in bonds, two rating agencies said on Tuesday.
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